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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.24, 29,902.95 and 17,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.24, 29,902.95 and 17,668.62 is: 26,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.24 : 29,902.95 = 17,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.24/29,902.95 = 17,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.24x = 29,902.95 × 17,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.24x = 528,343,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,343,860.43/20,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.37

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